Greece

This has been a cascade of new experiences. The atmosphere of Syntagma Square
was very pleasant, the displays of the National archaeological museum simply
stunning, and the awe inspired by the Parthenon…monumental. The contrast, then,
with the tagging-covered and often dirty streets and drab apartment buildings,
was rather disconcerting – as were the posters with communist symbols plastered
on so many walls. A variety of novelty T-shirts (with some very dodgy things on
them) entertained us all, and learning to bargain for them was met with varying
amounts of success. This ferry ride across the Mediterranean has provided me
with a beautiful sunset and an exhilarating wind. I love Europe!!
— Howell Fu